CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1 inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 20 feet
3.Leaves Color – Large, lobed, deep green leaves
4.Flowers – Inconspicuous; borne inside the fruit structure (syconium)
5.Fruits – Pear-shaped, purple or green exterior; pink to red pulp; sweet and soft
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree; can also grow in large containers
7.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months during growing season
8.Watering – Moderate; more frequent in hot weather or during fruiting
9.Soil – Well-drained loam or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Needs full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (16°C–35°C); tolerates mild drought

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a warm, sunny site with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill with soil, press gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly.
5.Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus carica
2.Common names: Fig, Thai Fig, Anjeer
3.Hindi: अंजीर (Anjīr)
4.Tamil: அத்தி பழம் (Atti Paḻam)
5.Telugu: అత్తి పండు (Atti Pandu)
6.Kannada: ಅತ್ತಿ ಹಣ್ಣು (Atti Hannu)
7.Marathi: अंजीर (Anjīr)
8.Malayalam: അത്തി പഴം (Atti Paḻam)